"It's plagiarism, isn't it? That's blatant plagiarism. Even a famous alchemist would be ashamed to do something like that. "
"Shame? I think you can do whatever you want if you can earn some magic crystals. For example, energy stabilizers. Everyone is making them. Why don't you go and accuse them of plagiarism? "
"You're trying to change the subject!"
"Who made the rule about plagiarism? You're just making a music box, and you're accusing someone of plagiarism? You're just making a lot of money, right? "
"Even if it's not plagiarism, it's still a copy of someone else's idea."
Unknowingly, the crowd was talking about "plagiarism". In the mortal world, plagiarism was a serious offense. However, in the wizarding world, there was no such thing as a hard and fast rule. Even if someone was accused of plagiarism, they would at most offend the original creator and ruin their own reputation.
However, it didn't matter if an alchemist's reputation was bad. People would still come looking for them, so no one was afraid.
Therefore, even if the crowd was stirred up, it wouldn't have much of an effect.
Theron, on the other hand, shook his head. It was obvious that the person who stirred up the crowd was House Chalon's men. House Chalon had already broken the rules by purposely pointing out Dave's identity as the auctioneer. Now, House Chalon was using such a method. Theron didn't like it at all.
Chalon had completely offended this alchemist.
Even if House Chalon stirred up the crowd, it wouldn't make much of a difference. After all, who in the wizarding world was completely clean? Time was the best medicine for forgetfulness. Even if one's reputation was bad, it would be washed away by time.
However, it was hard to erase the grudge between the two parties. House Chalon's decision to stir up the crowd was truly foolish.
Even the apprentices could see the situation clearly. Very few people were actually stirred up by House Chalon's words.
Theron sighed in his mind. However, as a member of Magic Shore, he didn't want to criticize his own house master. After this auction, I'll have a good talk with the Sharon family's patriarch.
However, what Theron didn't expect was that someone couldn't bear to watch any longer, even though the rhythm hadn't really been set.
It was none other than Sumesh, the most powerful person in the auction.
A cold snort filled with absolute power forced all the arguing apprentices to shut their mouths.
Sumesh's cold voice echoed in the auction hall. "I didn't expect Primordial Auctions to do such slanderous things. So, I guess."
Theron's heart skipped a beat when he heard Sumesh's words.
Just like the previous exposure of David's identity as the auctioneer, some people would see through the trick. Family Head Sharon's actions were not untraceable. It was only natural that Sumesh could see the truth.
However, Theron did not expect them to be willing to speak up for him.
Sumesh was the only one who spoke up. Not to mention that Sumesh was the one who targeted the Primeval Auction House!
Theron was anxious. He cursed Sharon for being brainless and tried to think of a way to salvage the situation.
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Chalon didn't say it out loud, but he did point out the plagiarism.
Sumesh laughed. "Oh, so you're the one who slandered Chalon?"
"I'm not slandering him." Chalon denied. "Besides, plagiarism isn't a big deal. How can you call it slandering?"
Sumesh sneered. "You think I can't let anyone else talk about it?"
Sharon was about to reply when someone suddenly laughed. "Master Sharon, do you have any evidence of plagiarism?"
Chalon was surprised. It wasn't Sumesh. Instead, it was' Sand Bear 'Leon from Moxa Westland.
"Leon, are you here to scold me too?" Chalon asked.
Leon shook his head. "Of course not. I'm just trying to make a fair point. By plagiarism, you're talking about the Phantom Soundbox we're all talking about. But I can tell you that Phantom Soundbox is the real plagiarism. "
Leon's words silenced everyone. Even Sumesh didn't say anything. He only spoke up to protect the pride of the Phantom Tribe. Also, he had a good impression of Angor, so he didn't mind speaking up for him. However, Ryan's sudden words surprised him.
Leon's reputation was very good. He was recognized by all the adepts in the southern region.
Everyone would think twice about what he said.
Theron's expression darkened as well. It was easy to change the direction of the conversation. However, if they failed to do so and instead found out that they were really slandering others, it would be a huge blow to the Ancient Auction House.
Chalon prayed that the Phantom Soundbox wasn't plagiarism.
Leon continued, "Oh, by the way, I heard that Twilight Well's mid-year auction was selling a baby cloud whale. Thus, I went to Twilight Well to participate in an auction. There, I saw a music box called 'Land in the Clouds'. This music box is an illusion with music, and the creator's illusion is quite good, especially the island that appeared in the sky at the end. It's amazing, and it's definitely a rare alchemy item. "
"It was sold for 8,100 magic crystals, to Lydia of Red Lotus. This music box was created much earlier than the Phantom Soundbox you're talking about. " Leon paused a little and continued, "I know about the Phantom Soundbox, and I bought one myself. But after listening to it, I'm certain that it can't be compared to the Land in the Clouds. The illusion is like child's play. It doesn't feel real at all. It's rough and shoddy … Most importantly, the Land in the Clouds only has one song. It's called Sky City, and Sky City was copied by the creator of the Illusion Music Box. "
"So, the Phantom Soundbox is the real plagiarism." Leon looked at Chalon on the third floor.
Chalon, on the other hand, was speechless. His face was swollen beyond belief.
Ryan's words contained a lot of details, including the time and place, and even the reason why he went to the Twilight Auction, as well as the final price of the land in the clouds and the buyer. Obviously, there was a lot of substance to his words. If any part of it was fake, it would be criticized and Ryan's reputation would be damaged. Sharon also knew that with Ryan's character, what he said should be true.
But if it was true, then what he did was really a slap in the face, and he even offended an alchemist!
Sumesh clapped his hands and laughed. "Interesting. Not only did you want to slander someone, but you also slandered the wrong person. Aren't you embarrassed to say that you're a plagiarist, Master Chalon? "
Sharon didn't respond to Sumesh's mockery. Instead, it was Leon who spoke up for Sharon.
"You're wrong, Mister Sumesh. What I said just now was just the facts. The Phantom Soundbox is indeed a plagiarism, not an original. " Leon changed the topic. "But I didn't say that Theron's music box is an original. Maybe it's a plagiarism as well."
Sumesh didn't say anything. Leon's words were fair, and Sumesh didn't say anything.
Jellal, who had been watching from the sidelines, suddenly spoke up. "If you want to prove that the music box is a plagiarism, why don't you show us the effects of the music box?"
Leon nodded. "I agree."
The other apprentices also nodded in agreement, agreeing that they should be released.
Although Shildeen, who was still bidding, didn't want the alchemy illusion to be exposed to the public, the auction item was still in the hands of the organizer. According to the rules, the organizer had the right to decide how to display it before it was auctioned.
Theron didn't make a decision right away. He looked at Chalon on the third floor, hoping to get a hint.
Chalon didn't know if he should show the effects of the music box. If the music box was really made by the original creator, then he would become a laughingstock. However, if it was made by a plagiarist, then he might be able to clear his name a little.
Sharon thought for a moment. He also wanted to know what was the difference between the Illusory Sound Box and the music box. He transmitted his voice to Theron, "Sure."
Theron turned to the crowd. "Very well. Let's show it to them."
As Theron spoke, he opened the lid of the music box and activated the key.
As soon as the music box was activated, a few beautiful and cheerful notes struck everyone's heart.
It was as if someone was whispering in his ear, but with a change of tone, it became a beautiful and pleasant conversation.
The prelude caught everyone's attention.
"Is this a piano piece? It's quite interesting music. " Even those who had no talent in music appreciation couldn't help but smile when they heard the moving notes.
Soon after the prelude started, the crowd noticed that the environment around them had changed.
Almost none of the Sorcerer-Apprentices knew how it had changed. Only the official Sorcerers were able to sense it. Even so, they were still shocked by this seemingly realistic illusion.
This person's mastery of illusions was comparable to some illusionist Magi! Just from this move, everyone understood that the starting price of 150 magic crystals was too low! It was no wonder that the auctioneer would rather spend his own money to bid for it than hand it over to the Ancient Auction House.
Because this was an insult to the alchemists who refined the products.
In the illusion, they appeared in a forest. A blurry figure was talking to a young woman.
Although they couldn't see their faces clearly, their actions and expressions while talking, coupled with the music, showed that they were having a pleasant conversation.
"The illusion is so real. It's almost flawless." Someone sighed. "I also have a Phantom Soundbox. That illusion is nothing compared to this one."
"I'm starting to believe Sir Leon's words now. The illusion of the Illusion Sound Box is simply rubbish. This illusion that looks like the real world might be the original version."
Someone whispered to Leon, wondering if this had anything to do with the Land on the Cloud he saw at Twilight Auction.
Ryan said, "I don't know for the time being, but this opening technique and the incomparably realistic illusion are even more amazing than the Land on the Cloud."
On the other hand, Sumesh grinned. "Of course. According to Granny, Angor grew so strong in such a short time. With the help of nightmare illusions, it's hard not to feel real."
Everyone began to enjoy the story of the illusion.
However, the wizards from Brute Cavern were still trying to figure out what kind of illusion Angor created. What kind of magic did Greya use to gain Sir Rein's praise?
At this time, the music entered the cheerful and gorgeous beginning. The girl who was talking in the illusion suddenly spun around happily, like a dancing butterfly, following the music in the forest.
While everyone's eyes were still locked on the dancing girl, the illusion around them quietly changed again.
They were now standing in the middle of a narrow street.
The girl stopped twirling around and saw a blind old man in front of her. The two of them were talking to each other.
No one could hear what they were talking about, but the music allowed them to understand what they were talking about. The kind-hearted girl met a blind old man who wished to see the sea and the forest again.
The girl wanted to fulfill the old man's wish, so she went around begging for help. In the end, she found another blurry figure in the forest.
It was a mysterious wizard.
The wizard granted the girl's wish by casting a spell beside the old man. The old man's eyes were filled with light again, and he saw a series of scenes.
Accompanied by even more beautiful musical notes, these scenes appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
It was at this moment that most of the Magi stood up. The scene in the old man's eyes … It was indeed mountains and seas, forests and waves, but it was filled with a strange sense of dissonance.
"It's him! It's him! "Leon exclaimed." This music box is the work of the creator of the Land on the Cloud! It's exactly the same. It gives me the same feeling as that island in the sky. No, it's even stronger and more … fascinating and desirable. "
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